All Blog Posts Tagged 'masci' - Good Old RVs2019-05-25T16:06:25Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?tag=masci&amp%3Bxn_auth=noNoah works pretty good!tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-05-23:2093474:BlogPost:3496742019-05-23T03:27:58.000ZSteve Kaiserhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/SteveKaiser
<p>Well, we've taken the motorhome out twice now and only a few problems. The first trip we had a squeeling belt so our speed was limited to about 52mph. When we arrived in Anderson, Ca the fairgrounds only had 50A power or 20A power. The 20A didn't like us adapting to 30A so we used two regular extension cords. One went straight to the refrigerator and the other to a power strip in the motorhome. It worked just fine! Now we have a 50A to 30A adapter. Then next trip my wife took it all…</p>
<p>Well, we've taken the motorhome out twice now and only a few problems. The first trip we had a squeeling belt so our speed was limited to about 52mph. When we arrived in Anderson, Ca the fairgrounds only had 50A power or 20A power. The 20A didn't like us adapting to 30A so we used two regular extension cords. One went straight to the refrigerator and the other to a power strip in the motorhome. It worked just fine! Now we have a 50A to 30A adapter. Then next trip my wife took it all by herself to Yuba City, CA. She did fine except she had a hard time lighting the water heater pilot light. I'm sure lots of people struggle with that! The trip home was good too except that belt was squeeling again. I tightened the belts up today and discovered that she sort of accidently left the lights on (its been a week and a half) so the battery was super drained! Our next trip will be July 4th to Redding, CA. Hopefully all issues will be dealt with by then. Steve</p>1968 CANNED HAM 1955 ROYAL SPARTENET 35tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-05-19:2093474:BlogPost:3494642019-05-19T13:48:37.000Zharwoodhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/harwood
<p>1958 CANNED HAM glendetta 1000.oo AND 1955 ROYAL SPARTENET 2500.00 both campers can be towed home new tires on spartinet we are downsizing these campers are a great buy Canadian funds and are fare below value VERY RESTORABLE located in ontatio Canada very close to Toronto call for any info 519 638 3839 ask for harwood</p>
<p>1958 CANNED HAM glendetta 1000.oo AND 1955 ROYAL SPARTENET 2500.00 both campers can be towed home new tires on spartinet we are downsizing these campers are a great buy Canadian funds and are fare below value VERY RESTORABLE located in ontatio Canada very close to Toronto call for any info 519 638 3839 ask for harwood</p>SPRING HAS SPRUNG - - MAYBE ??tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-04-10:2093474:BlogPost:3482182019-04-10T22:14:54.000ZLARRY AND GRETCHEN SCHROEPFERhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LARRYANDGRETCHENSCHROEPFER
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<p>HELLO TO ALL AND HAPPY SPRING TO YOU. AT LEAST IT WAS SPRING WHEN I AWOKE THIS MORNING. NOW THE TEMP HAS DROPPED BELOW FREEZING AND IT IS SNOWING TO BEAT THE BAND. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO GET UPWARDS OF 12 INCHES OF THIS WHITE STUFF OVER THE NEXT 2-1/2 DAYS HERE IN LINDSTROM, MN. AND IT IS THE 10TH OF APRIL. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE ANYWAY? </p>
<p>UNFORTUNATELY WE ONLY MANAGED TO GET OUT CAMPING ONCE LAST FALL AND HAD TO PACK IT UP FOR THE WINTER. WE HAD NOTHING BUT BAD LUCK…</p>
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<p>HELLO TO ALL AND HAPPY SPRING TO YOU. AT LEAST IT WAS SPRING WHEN I AWOKE THIS MORNING. NOW THE TEMP HAS DROPPED BELOW FREEZING AND IT IS SNOWING TO BEAT THE BAND. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO GET UPWARDS OF 12 INCHES OF THIS WHITE STUFF OVER THE NEXT 2-1/2 DAYS HERE IN LINDSTROM, MN. AND IT IS THE 10TH OF APRIL. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE ANYWAY? </p>
<p>UNFORTUNATELY WE ONLY MANAGED TO GET OUT CAMPING ONCE LAST FALL AND HAD TO PACK IT UP FOR THE WINTER. WE HAD NOTHING BUT BAD LUCK WITH OUR NEWLY PURCHASED OLDER RV. BUT YOU KNOW THE SAYING "IF WE DIDN'T HAVE BAD LUCK, WE WOULD HAVE HAD NO LUCK". BUT WE SURE LEARNED A LOT. NOW WE ARE ANXIOUS TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD AND DO SOME SERIOUS RV'ING. AT LEAST WE HOPE. WE WOULD DEARLY LOVE TO LEARN OF RV ACTIVITIES AND CAMPGROUNDS WHERE WE CAN GET OUT AND MEET PEOPLE IN OUR AGE GROUP, MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS AND HAVE FUN. WE ARE REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO IT. SINCE SAMMY (MY SERVICE DOG) PASSED I HAVE BEEN IN THE DUMPS A BIT BUT NOW WE HAVE A NEW GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY DUE TO ARRIVE THE END OF THIS MONTH AND I AM REALLY GETTING EXCITED. SHE WILL BE OUR CONSTANT TRAVEL COMPANION AND TRAIN FOR MY NEW SERVICE DOG. SHE SHOULD BE A FUN EDITION TO THE MIX.</p>
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<p>IF YOU GUYS KNOW OF ANY GOOD RV PARKS PLEASE KEEP US IN MIND AND SEND THE INFO. THIS WAY. WE WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL.</p>
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<p>HOPEFULLY WE WILL BE MEETING SOME OF YOU ON THE ROAD.</p>
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<p>LARRY AND GRETCHEN SCHROEPFER</p>What NEXT! 1.01tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-04-04:2093474:BlogPost:3483822019-04-04T22:39:27.000Zpostmanhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/postman
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1767474097?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1767474097?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">I may need this size font soon. Til then I am climbing the learning curve. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">I may need this size font soon. Til then I am climbing the learning curve. </span></p>HELP !! HELP !! HELPtag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-03-11:2093474:BlogPost:3472802019-03-11T20:29:46.000ZLARRY AND GRETCHEN SCHROEPFERhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LARRYANDGRETCHENSCHROEPFER
<p>I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET FOLKS. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY "GOFUNDME" SITE FOR A NEW SERVICE DOG "PUPPY". IT IS NEEDED SO VERY MUCH. THANX !!!!!</p>
<p>I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET FOLKS. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY "GOFUNDME" SITE FOR A NEW SERVICE DOG "PUPPY". IT IS NEEDED SO VERY MUCH. THANX !!!!!</p>too much rain!tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-03-10:2093474:BlogPost:3474482019-03-10T00:01:02.000ZSteve Kaiserhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/SteveKaiser
<p>So we're going to take the motorhome out on its first real trip next week. I fired it up thinking I'd go get the propane tank filled. Since its such a beast when cold, I sat in the driveway for a good five minutes while it warmed up and then...it quit running! Apparently out of gas and the guage is apparently innacurate. I put 2 gallons in and it fired right up. Great! Now it doesn't want to go out the driveway. Is it the tranny? I got it backed up just enough to block the driveway…</p>
<p>So we're going to take the motorhome out on its first real trip next week. I fired it up thinking I'd go get the propane tank filled. Since its such a beast when cold, I sat in the driveway for a good five minutes while it warmed up and then...it quit running! Apparently out of gas and the guage is apparently innacurate. I put 2 gallons in and it fired right up. Great! Now it doesn't want to go out the driveway. Is it the tranny? I got it backed up just enough to block the driveway and decided this just won't do. I tried to go forward and it wouldn't go at all. What could be wrong? My mind was thinking tranny or torque converter? Then I got out and looked. After so much rain we've had this year and the motorhome isn't very light, it was sinking into the driveway! The right side rear wheels were down to the axle! I managed to dig it out and got it back onto more solid ground with much work and I'm totally soaked. I am glad the motorhome does actually work. I just need to improve the driveway this summer!</p>camping unittag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-03-04:2093474:BlogPost:3471042019-03-04T20:05:09.000ZJim Ritchiehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimRitchie
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1260550997?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This is my camping unit,1976 camper van and 72 Prowler<img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1260550997?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1260550997?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This is my camping unit,1976 camper van and 72 Prowler<img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1260550997?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>1950 Trotwood??tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-03-04:2093474:BlogPost:3470122019-03-04T16:55:40.000ZJim Ritchiehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimRitchie
<p>New member trying to find information about trailer and what make and year it really is ,,,looks like a 1950 Trotwood,,but not sure ,,ID#50 1002 stamped on tag with center punch,on front hitch,(looks factory stock),,axle is stock,on 5x5.5 rims,7'x12',,plus34"front hitch,everything seems factory built,with aluminium siding and roof,,open exposed,wooden beams inside every 2 feet,across ceiling which are also stock.Can not find any other decals ,emblems,tags etc.Frame may give you some…</p>
<p>New member trying to find information about trailer and what make and year it really is ,,,looks like a 1950 Trotwood,,but not sure ,,ID#50 1002 stamped on tag with center punch,on front hitch,(looks factory stock),,axle is stock,on 5x5.5 rims,7'x12',,plus34"front hitch,everything seems factory built,with aluminium siding and roof,,open exposed,wooden beams inside every 2 feet,across ceiling which are also stock.Can not find any other decals ,emblems,tags etc.Frame may give you some clues.Want to restore ,but also want to make sure it will be correct to factory stock,if possible. Hope someone can help,,THANKS<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1259479200?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1259479200?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1259484636?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1259484636?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1259490497?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1259490497?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Its Mid February, and plans in the making for road triptag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-02-15:2093474:BlogPost:3468202019-02-15T04:15:49.000ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>Ok.. here we are pert near the middle of February and we have some really weird weather,, seriously like some Twilight Zone stuff. We had some comfy 60's with a few 50's,, Not Hot, not cold, Tolerable tinker weather. Then, Blammmm Arctic cold blast from Siberia,, the do not pass go, do not collect $200 type of weather. Over night dropped to the 20's, Now if you have never spent any length of time in Texas,,, anything below 70 is severe weather conditions,, Like Bib coveralls, Heavy down…</p>
<p>Ok.. here we are pert near the middle of February and we have some really weird weather,, seriously like some Twilight Zone stuff. We had some comfy 60's with a few 50's,, Not Hot, not cold, Tolerable tinker weather. Then, Blammmm Arctic cold blast from Siberia,, the do not pass go, do not collect $200 type of weather. Over night dropped to the 20's, Now if you have never spent any length of time in Texas,,, anything below 70 is severe weather conditions,, Like Bib coveralls, Heavy down jacket, snow boots, ear muffs scarf and face mask along with insulated gloves, Thyen of course the temps tease you and climb up into the 40's which doesnt seem bad for winter weather if your in the north,, But it gets better,, Mother nature decides, well it is warm, lets throw in some cold wind and rain. The bam,, back into the teens with highs in the 20 and 30's. So you hunker down and wait it out and within a few days, ya wake up and the house is 80 plus degrees inside because ya had the heater on last night and the outside temps snuck up to 83.. You know the a/c was turned on real quick,,lol And yes, Texas is known for using the a/c during the day and a heater at night at times. Today, Valentines day was a very nice 78 degrees and a bit windy, and for Friday, will be in the 80's,, Sounds awesome huh? Well till Monday, when temps begin their decline again back down to the 40's..I guess winter is going to take its time leaving.I found a good deal on a Ford ranger truck for my youngest daughter in Michigan for a cheap price, because her vehicle decided to bite the bullet on her in the last snow storm.Its a plain jane, manual windows, a/c heat, single cab, nothing fancy. It does come with new brakes and tires (minus the spare,, we need to go pick one up). The ignition switch was being finicky so I changed that out. The next step is installing the Tow bar to tow it up north for her. I thought Harbor freight was a deal on tow bars till I saw that it doesnt come with safety chains,, which H/F wanted another $40 for. I found a better brand on Ebay WITH Safety chains and beefier mounting brackets for $17. cheaper and a better warranty. So after I see my pain dr, and eye doctor and get the go ahead, I plan on making the trip soon,, As long as the weather holds off the freezing rain and heavy snow in Michigan then it will be a road trip. I wont do a bonzai run (24 hr straight drive thru), but will take a good 2 days, maybe 3.</p>Happy New Yeartag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2019-01-01:2093474:BlogPost:3453292019-01-01T18:59:23.000Zcarey mascihttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/careymasci
<p>Vision and dream or dream and vision.</p>
<p>Doesn't matter which comes first what matters is how you handle the vision or the dream.<br></br>The bible has many examples of visions and dreams.</p>
<p>Quick glimpses, they die and then sprout.<br></br>Often while traveling this comes into play. I see my destination, a vision in the distance. Seems so close in a straight line but the road leads to a long bend or through a valley and suddenly the vision is lost but if I stay the course it appears again…</p>
<p>Vision and dream or dream and vision.</p>
<p>Doesn't matter which comes first what matters is how you handle the vision or the dream.<br/>The bible has many examples of visions and dreams.</p>
<p>Quick glimpses, they die and then sprout.<br/>Often while traveling this comes into play. I see my destination, a vision in the distance. Seems so close in a straight line but the road leads to a long bend or through a valley and suddenly the vision is lost but if I stay the course it appears again or I arrive not knowing I am there.</p>
<p>So to everyone out there Happy New Year and may 2019 see your vision lead to where your dream took you. And may you realize it to its fullest potential.</p>
<p>Carey On...</p>AGM Battery Upgradetag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-11-29:2093474:BlogPost:3437202018-11-29T17:08:08.000ZJohn "T" Nordhoffhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JohnT
<p> I have four solar panels, do a lot of dry camping, and wanted to replace my four old flooded lead acid 6 volt Trojan T-105's (450 Amp Hours) with AGM technology so I don't have to be constantly checking and adding water etc. etc. I went with two Renogy AGM12-200 (200 Amp Hours at 10 hr rate, 208 Amp Hours at 20 hr rate = 416 total) which I picked up at Walmart (they even loaded them for me, 129 lbs each) free shipping for $247 each. On the Renogy website they are $399 each !!!!!!!!!!! It…</p>
<p> I have four solar panels, do a lot of dry camping, and wanted to replace my four old flooded lead acid 6 volt Trojan T-105's (450 Amp Hours) with AGM technology so I don't have to be constantly checking and adding water etc. etc. I went with two Renogy AGM12-200 (200 Amp Hours at 10 hr rate, 208 Amp Hours at 20 hr rate = 416 total) which I picked up at Walmart (they even loaded them for me, 129 lbs each) free shipping for $247 each. On the Renogy website they are $399 each !!!!!!!!!!! It will be next week when I dry camp for free up n down the Texas Gulf Coast that I can see how well they perform in comparison. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Renogy-Deep-Cycle-AGM-Battery-12-Volt-200Ah/900928791">https://www.walmart.com/ip/Renogy-Deep-Cycle-AGM-Battery-12-Volt-200Ah/900928791</a></p>
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<p>Take care yall</p>
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<p>John T Longgggggggggg retired electrical engineer</p>watch out, it'll getcha.tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-11-18:2093474:BlogPost:3432842018-11-18T04:42:57.000ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>I wrote this tid bit back in the olden olden days,, some of you remember them days.. yea, before the internet. lol. Admit it,, if you can remeber that, Your OLD. If you dont believe your old, then why are you carrying an AARP card in your wallet?. LOL. Anywho,, I had a ranting with a twist of common sense and no common sense about Catalog auto and trailer parts, Then seeing commercials saying order by catalog its better than waiting in line at auto store. This brings up a really Redundant…</p>
<p>I wrote this tid bit back in the olden olden days,, some of you remember them days.. yea, before the internet. lol. Admit it,, if you can remeber that, Your OLD. If you dont believe your old, then why are you carrying an AARP card in your wallet?. LOL. Anywho,, I had a ranting with a twist of common sense and no common sense about Catalog auto and trailer parts, Then seeing commercials saying order by catalog its better than waiting in line at auto store. This brings up a really Redundant commercial, Rock Auto, The guy says why wait i8n line at the auto parts store when you can get the part through them online. </p>
<p>Ok picture this scenario,, You burn up an alternator on Northbound I-35 around the Austin Texas area during rush hour, Your sitting on the shoulder as traffic screams by at mach 1 speeds. Down the ramp up ahead is a name box store auto parts. You sit and ponder,, should I walk down there and get a new alternator and come back and put it on and be on my way, OR,, Get on my phone and go online and order one from Rock auto and wait 7 to 10 days on the shoulder of the road with NO adress for the delivery truck to deliver to... Thats a bit of a pickle,, Unless ya have a neighbor get it delivered to their house, and when it arrives,, drive it from where ever you call home base to you. Meanwhile your camped out on the shoulder of the interstate. I myself will opt for the parts store. </p>
<p>Another point while I ramble on. Never ever ever ever ever never believe a P.O. when they say they put NEW BRAKES on the trailer before you buy it. (A top member here knows that to well). Figure in spending $300. and up to get new brakes and bearings and bearing seals. And more than likely the tires are older than 5 years, unless you read the sidewall. And last but not least,, when they say it HAD a Teensy tiny leak, picture in your mind the RV at one time was a convertable withy the top down during a rainstorm.</p>
<p>Ok,, nuff of that,, Remember, lifes a jpourney,Make memories and adventures, and dont be shy to take your time and stop at something that catches your attention along the way. And most of all, Have fun and be safe, and never drive faster than your angel can fly.</p>Vintage Trailers on You Tubetag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-10-31:2093474:BlogPost:3430362018-10-31T19:25:23.000ZJohn "T" Nordhoffhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JohnT
<p>I came across these on You Tube and bet yall will enjoy watching as I did.</p>
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<p> Im back on the road again headed to Texas then later Florida for the winter</p>
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<p>I came across these on You Tube and bet yall will enjoy watching as I did.</p>
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<p> Im back on the road again headed to Texas then later Florida for the winter</p>
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<p>John T</p>Random Thoughtstag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-10-16:2093474:BlogPost:3426342018-10-16T20:00:00.000Zpostmanhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/postman
<p><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/jyht5-help-me-help-her" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HELP me HELP her Keytruda for cancer</a> <strong>GOFUNDME</strong></p>
<p>I am asking for prayers, and if you cant give please share on facebook</p>
<p><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/jyht5-help-me-help-her" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HELP me HELP her Keytruda for cancer</a> <strong>GOFUNDME</strong></p>
<p>I am asking for prayers, and if you cant give please share on facebook</p>2004 Surf Side Lite Owners Manualtag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-10-08:2093474:BlogPost:3419942018-10-08T20:29:33.000ZRon Lesterhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RonLester
<p>Hi, Looking for the above manual. Does anyone know where I can find one. Thx Ron</p>
<p>Hi, Looking for the above manual. Does anyone know where I can find one. Thx Ron</p>1952 royal spartan 35 fttag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-10-02:2093474:BlogPost:3419602018-10-02T22:30:00.000Zharwoodhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/harwood
<p> 35FT ROYAL SPARTANET VERY GOOD RESTERATION PROJECT CAN BE TOWED HOME 2500.00 US 2000.00 CAN VERY GOOD BONES OUTSIDE ONE DINT FLORES 95 % NO FRIG HAS ORIG STOVE AND LIGHT FIXTURES GREAT BUY FOR TIN CANNERS AND RESTORERS 1519 638 3839 LOCATION ONTARIO CAN CAN BE STORED FOR WINTER PICKED UP IN SPRING HAS BEEN TARPED</p>
<p> 35FT ROYAL SPARTANET VERY GOOD RESTERATION PROJECT CAN BE TOWED HOME 2500.00 US 2000.00 CAN VERY GOOD BONES OUTSIDE ONE DINT FLORES 95 % NO FRIG HAS ORIG STOVE AND LIGHT FIXTURES GREAT BUY FOR TIN CANNERS AND RESTORERS 1519 638 3839 LOCATION ONTARIO CAN CAN BE STORED FOR WINTER PICKED UP IN SPRING HAS BEEN TARPED</p>1952 royal spartanet 35fttag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-09-22:2093474:BlogPost:3413002018-09-22T19:17:49.000Zharwoodhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/harwood
<p>1952 royal Spartanet can be towed home good bones 75 % there 2500.00 can 2000.oo us this is a great camper to restore new tires and rims </p>
<p>1952 royal Spartanet can be towed home good bones 75 % there 2500.00 can 2000.oo us this is a great camper to restore new tires and rims </p>Murphy must be MY Cousin.tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-09-19:2093474:BlogPost:3409272018-09-19T03:32:58.000ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>Life is good,, most times,, well at least 28.6 % of the time.</p>
<p>I was reaching for something under the kitchen counter and noticed the </p>
<p>water pan under the water heater had water in it, Welllll That is NOT good.</p>
<p>I looked around for Murphy's footprints knowing that sum gun had to have been there. Anywho,, I had a water line leaking,,, not the simple little drip drip. But the classic Murphy induced BIG drip drip, Just a note,, Murphy goes big.. So. I surveyed the situation…</p>
<p>Life is good,, most times,, well at least 28.6 % of the time.</p>
<p>I was reaching for something under the kitchen counter and noticed the </p>
<p>water pan under the water heater had water in it, Welllll That is NOT good.</p>
<p>I looked around for Murphy's footprints knowing that sum gun had to have been there. Anywho,, I had a water line leaking,,, not the simple little drip drip. But the classic Murphy induced BIG drip drip, Just a note,, Murphy goes big.. So. I surveyed the situation the best I could, Still with very limited vision.Damn cataracts. Back step a little,, While Russ Johnson was visiting, he helped in the replacement of ONE water line to the water heater. That fixed that leak,, Well we didnt replace the other one,, It wasnt leaking,, why replace it,, right?</p>
<p>Ok you can shake your head or laugh now,, seriously,, do both..</p>
<p>Yea,, Uber brain fart moment. Well guess what line was leaking? I will give you a minute,,,,(humming Jeopardy theme.) Yup, BOTH, HAAAA</p>
<p>Betcha didnt see that comming. Well a trip down to ACE to gtet 2 new lines,, Ace replaced one for free and I paid for the second. As Russ would know, And probably several others here,, there is NO room to work under a cabinet in a small confined space.. and being blind didnt help matters.</p>
<p>So I spent 4 hours replacing the lines, sopping up the wet mess under the cabinets,, which should have only been a 20 to 30 minute job.</p>
<p>So.. after 5 hours after being fixed,, I check everything,, and well,, I have a teensy tiny, itty bitty drip drip drip,, I think Murphy has set up a hammock down there, complete with a portable kitchenette, bathroom and pool table. So, Its back under the sink for round 2.... weeeeeeeee we having so much fun,,, said no one ever.. On the bright side,, it keeps mje out of mischief.. and NO parental supervision. ROFL...</p>And now the conclusion - 200 Miles.....tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-09-13:2093474:BlogPost:3409602018-09-13T18:10:54.000Zcarey mascihttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/careymasci
<p><a href="http://whatsoncareysmindtoday.blogspot.com/2018/09/200-mile-for-supper-conclusion.html" target="_self">200 Miles for Supper Conclusion</a></p>
<p><a href="http://whatsoncareysmindtoday.blogspot.com/2018/09/200-mile-for-supper-conclusion.html" target="_self">200 Miles for Supper Conclusion</a></p>Here is part 2 - hope you enjoy ittag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-09-11:2093474:BlogPost:3409382018-09-11T16:59:43.000Zcarey mascihttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/careymasci
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<p><a href="http://whatsoncareysmindtoday.blogspot.com/2018/08/200-miles-for-supper-thank-you-gale.html" target="_self">200 miles for supper</a></p>Need help with water heatertag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-09-05:2093474:BlogPost:3405242018-09-05T00:04:04.000ZKristine Dackhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/KristineDack
<p>We need help! We just moved our 93 Innsbruck travel trailer to a piece of property. Mind you, this camper has not been moved or used in about 11 years. We are using battery power for lights, but are trying to figure out how to use propane to power the hot water heater. Any insights?? Not sure how to activate it....or even use the propane for the refrigerator or hot water heat. Any other Innsbruck owners out there with some insight??</p>
<p>Many Thanks, Kris in Michigan</p>
<p>We need help! We just moved our 93 Innsbruck travel trailer to a piece of property. Mind you, this camper has not been moved or used in about 11 years. We are using battery power for lights, but are trying to figure out how to use propane to power the hot water heater. Any insights?? Not sure how to activate it....or even use the propane for the refrigerator or hot water heat. Any other Innsbruck owners out there with some insight??</p>
<p>Many Thanks, Kris in Michigan</p>RV Converterstag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-09-02:2093474:BlogPost:3402992018-09-02T00:03:09.000ZDavid Mitchalhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DavidMitchal
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please bare with me, first time on a forum. I have an Alfa Gold that came with an 80 amp converter which is having problems. I no longer use the belly air or the two RV refrigerators that came with it. Is there any reason I cannot use 50 or 60 amp converter? </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks so much, David</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please bare with me, first time on a forum. I have an Alfa Gold that came with an 80 amp converter which is having problems. I no longer use the belly air or the two RV refrigerators that came with it. Is there any reason I cannot use 50 or 60 amp converter? </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks so much, David</span></strong></p>Water pump replacement on a beast of an engine.tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-08-11:2093474:BlogPost:3396062018-08-11T20:04:34.000ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>Changing out a water pump on a 7.3 diesel looks intimidating to say the least,, Its just a massive beast of an engine shoved and stuffed under the hood. And with any diesel engine, everything is super extra heavy duty,, no whimpy parts there. So I tackle the job with a positive attitude.</p>
<p>With my poor eye sight, I apply common sense approach, a bolt,nut or screw has to hold everything in place, the trick is locating them. I first find the drain on the lower part of the radiator and get…</p>
<p>Changing out a water pump on a 7.3 diesel looks intimidating to say the least,, Its just a massive beast of an engine shoved and stuffed under the hood. And with any diesel engine, everything is super extra heavy duty,, no whimpy parts there. So I tackle the job with a positive attitude.</p>
<p>With my poor eye sight, I apply common sense approach, a bolt,nut or screw has to hold everything in place, the trick is locating them. I first find the drain on the lower part of the radiator and get my big ole catch bucket underneath and I let the antifreeze drain out, As its draining, I loosen and remove the upper radiator hose, and boy oh boy,, does it drain a whole lot faster now,,lol.. Now I have never done a 7.3 water pump and had to cheat and look on the web what was involved on getting the clutch fan off. well,, let me tell ya,, it takes *specialty wrenches,,, no,, not little 1/4 inch or 9/16 wrenches but 48 millimeter wrench and a pully holder wrench, (deer in the headlight look ). Ok, so I go to 3 different autoparts stores to see if they have the loan a tool program,, and the tools I need are rented out. But they did have the 48 mm *spanner wrench that you attach a 3/4 inch breaker bar to, Now, all I need is the pulley holding tool,. Autozone happened to find one in their stock,, I get home and attempt to unscrew the clutch bolt, Snap... pulley tool breaks,, seriously? alrighty then,, back to autozone,, and they just got the tool kit returned and I rent it and head back home. I get the wrenches set up and getting ready to really apply some serious torque and a tab with the hammer and it breaks loose,, Im thinking really? On you tube,, they show the guy wailing that hammer like he was driving in railroad spikes to get his loose.. Mine took a love tap,, tink,, its loose,,lol</p>
<p>I leave it be so I can focus on getting the radiator out,,, The radiator seems draind and I close the drain valve and crawl up underneath and start removing a cluster fudge of hoses going here and there and back around to over there just to return back over here and attach in some puzzle maze. I break loose the clamp that must have been installed around the turn of the century,, squeak,squeak squeak, 1/16th of an inch at a time till its loose,, along with rust dust and whatever else was collected on it falling off,, wiggle wiggle wiggle,twist twist twist and one more twist for good measure it comes off the fitting,, and yes, I had drain tub to catch some more antifreeze. Then the bypass heater hoses, same effect,, turn of the century clamps,, but one was those PITA squeaze clamps, Then the intercooler hose,, gotta love squeaze clamps, Then finally the trans lines, Back up tiop, I find the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud,, get them out and tilt the shroud over the fan blades and find the 4 bolts holding the radiator, after screwing them out halfway till they seize and stop which requires to screw them back in and soaking with w/d 40 a couple times, I get 3 out,, and the 4th, the fender clip that the screws thread into breaks,, If you have ever had one of these break, they are a pain to grab hold of and hold so you can finish getting the bolt out,, This required taking off the front frill,, yup,, rusted screws that are tight till the very last thread, I get the grill out of the way and I can now see the broken clip, BUT, its kind of half behind the trans cooler, hmmmm, Hafta remove the trans cooler now,, more fun,, after test fitting a handfull of sockets I find the correct socket and undo the 4 bolts holding it in place, and do the rubber hoses have enough slack and bend a bility to move it to the side?, NOPE... 2 more turn of the century clamps,, squeak squeak squeak till the last thread to get them loose and removed,, dribble dribble dribble as trans fluid runs out. Finally,, access.. Vice grip time,, ya grab hold of it and then reach over top of front end with a socket and ratchet and turn it 1/ 100th of an inch at a time, because ther is no room to get a good turn, Fun times. After about 20 minutes,, maybe 22 minutes,, it finally comes off, Guess where that broken part went?..lol Yup,, in the tool box,, (what was you thinking? in the trash?.. no way,, I might need that again some day,, said no one ever).. Alrighty,, time to lift the radiator out,</p>
<p>I grasp both top corners and heave ho, upwards,, well that didnt work as planned,, I accomplished lifting it about 4 inches and blowing a fart.</p>
<p>Dayummm thats a wee bit heavier than I thought... ok,, I just need to get a better grip,, yea thats it.So I get out 2 step stools to get a bit higher to get a better lift,, attempt number 2,, lifted about 4 to 6 inches and then set it back down,, No fart this time,, but didnt want to risk a shart,, About this time Im thinking I might have to rent a forklift,, That sum gun is heavy and its empty. Ding Ding Ding,, light bulb above head goes off,, Improvise,</p>
<p>I have rope, a pulley and a hood still attached and upright,, What would McGuiver do? I take a rope and tie it to the top of the hood and tie the other end to the tailgate of the truck,, Visualize hillbillery redneckery logic.</p>
<p>I then take my pulley and hook it to the hood latch on the hood and drop the rope down to the radiator,, There is to rings on each end of the radiator I tie a rope across and pull tight, (maybe at the factory they use a 300 ton shop crane to lift and lower radiators into their trucks is why they are there,) I attch the rope coming down and pull it tight, and then I take other end and start pulling . The radiator is lifting out,, and I use other hand to guide it up as to not hit the fan blades . I get to the end of the rope and the radiator is about 3/4s out,, but Im out of rope,, ut oh,, thats a bit of a pickle,, Now the question is,, What would Jean claude an Damm do? McGuiver already set the play in motion, Well, I Van Dammed it,, I grabbed each side and grunted and groaned and lifted it the rest of the way up and set it down on the cross over, Now visualize trying to untie a good knot one handed,, I have to balance this heavy ass readiator AND untie the rope,, Its not as easy as one might think,, But can be done, I get the rope untied and I grab the radiator again and lift it up and then down to the ground,, I think I have relocated my spleen and quite possibly a kidney,, Im not sure,, But the good news is,, the radiator is out and I didnt shart myself in the process. Anyone over the age of 50 should know, that after lifting heavy, you dont fart,shart or sh** yourself, your ahead of the game. seriously,, I waddle the radiator over to the hose so I can flush it later,, think lifting cement blocks and moving them 6 inches at a time to the desired location,,, I take a break,, drink a couple pots of coffee and then return to get the fan clutch off and water pump, I spin that big ole clutch and bolt around and around and around and around,, (singing the song, the wheels on the bus go round and round,round and round round and round,) till it lets loose and I realize Dayummmm this sum buck is one heavy sucker,, I pert near topple in over the front support as I man handle and hold onto this 100 lb assembly. (OK,, about 40 lbs,,, but still wasnt ready for it,, I get it out and set it aside, I can now tackle the 9 bolts on the water pump and the 3 plug in sensors, I get the bolts out and from recent experience I figured I would need to rap on it a few times with a hammer to break it loose,, Ummmm nope,, a little wiggle and jiggle and it pops right off, I read later on, they do not use sealant on the gasket,, who knew? I get my degreaser out and spray it everywhere,, Im gonna make this look purdy and be cleaner for reassembly. wow,, there sure is a lot of crud caked on there,,, ok,, wire brush and putty knife time,, scrub scrub scrub, scrape scrape,, and I get it clean, Then had to wait 4 more days for the water pump to get here by pony express,,lol. I was impressed that the pump came with the needed gaskets, and NEW shiney chromium plated bolts, The fun part of putting a water pump back on is testing each bolt because they are different lengths,, ya thread in,, nope,, to long,, or to short,, then just right.. its a conspiracy I tell ya,, I get the new pump on,, But I did use a light film of sealant to make sure the grooved gasket stayed in place, and started to reconnect everything. I always pretest new thermostats in boiling water,,,Specs call for full open at 190 degrees,, 2 brand new ones failed to open,, I tested the old one and right at 190 it opened fully,, I turn boiling water off and watched it close slowly as it should as the water cooled,, So yes I reused and old part, Reinstalling the radiator was in reverse using the pully system technique,, I did flush the radiator out several times and it was actually really clean,, no boogwrs came out, I get everything all connected and bolted down and even put a new bolt on the radiator support where the old one broke, Now, this radiator does not have a radiator cap,, its called a closed system,,so how do you fill it, besides filling the overflow bottle 300 times? Lift the upper radiator hose off the block and pour the 3 gallons in thru the hose listening to it gurgle its way into the radiator,, then reconnect the hose to the block and tighten the clamps,, then fill overflow bottle full and start the truck and turn the heater on to purge the air and fill the system.. 40 minutes later, I add another gallon and a half and heater blowing roasty hot on a hot summers day and temp guage goes up to 1st notch and I check the overflow bottle and its right at the fluid lvel mark and I cehck every where and dont see any leaks,, at least I hope not,, the cardboard I had under the truck was still dry,, cuz I still cant see squat clearly.. kinda fuzzy looking thru frosted glass.. I shut the truck off and check to see if I get gurgles thru the overflow and nope,, no burpies,,, </p>
<p>BTW,, when I lifted the radiator up on the cross over to attch the rope to,, I repositioned my kidney back where its supposed to be and who knows where the spleen went,, and I tied a knot one handed,, McGuiver,, eat your heart out,, youve been Van Dammed,,(lol),, Like a Dorito,)</p>
<p>Note* Thanks Michel Branich for the info.</p>
<p>Remember,, You can accomplish anything if ya set your mind to it, and just think,, its also a good time to practice on new and improved cuss words, Happy trails everyone,</p>
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<p></p>The best come back for owning an oldie RV.tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-08-04:2093474:BlogPost:3389942018-08-04T02:44:16.000ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>This evening,, several of us here in our tiny RV park, (Russ Johnson knows how small it is) lol, was sitting around sucking down some adult sud beverages, Yes,, we are old enough,(just barely). And Jimmy, my one neighbor in the other 5th wheel here mentioned his daughters co-worker just dropped $4 K down for a New 5th wheel, with reasonable low payments of $387.00 a month for like 300 years,, give or take a year or two, Well they took it to the local lake to break it in,, The list of things…</p>
<p>This evening,, several of us here in our tiny RV park, (Russ Johnson knows how small it is) lol, was sitting around sucking down some adult sud beverages, Yes,, we are old enough,(just barely). And Jimmy, my one neighbor in the other 5th wheel here mentioned his daughters co-worker just dropped $4 K down for a New 5th wheel, with reasonable low payments of $387.00 a month for like 300 years,, give or take a year or two, Well they took it to the local lake to break it in,, The list of things that didnt work,,, 1st the fridge almost kind of kept things cool,, the a/c cycles on and off and they found 2 leaks,,, one ws under the bathroom sink,, and the other flooded the storage bay under the shower,, Minor stuff,, Now Jimmy added his 2 cents when his daughter said he should buy a newer 5th wheel,, His is a 2000 model with a few small issues. He said,, at payments close to $400 Hes ahead of the game,,, His is PAID for and he figures if he has to put $50 to $100 a month into repairs etc,, hes still $300 ahead of the game. Hes also said, what was expected to go wrong and broke has,,, His daughters co-worker is just getting started. We all agreed,,, Our trailers and such are PAID for,, no check from the bank to the finance company,, with interest and having to have FULL coverage insurance... So if someone says,, Your rig is old blah blah blah,, just smile and say, Yup,, But its PAID for and its mine,,,</p>
<p>I did mention, that new 5th wheel will go back to the dealer for warantee repairs and more than likely be there for several months getting repaired,, AND,, the monthly payments will still have to be made...</p>A "Gem" of a Campground Find near Salisbury, NCtag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-08-03:2093474:BlogPost:3390322018-08-03T10:22:58.000ZDawn Michellehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DawnRobuck
<p>After my 'full-timing' adventure of last year, poor Juno found herself neglected in the yard most of the summer. I think I suffered from a little RV PTSD. As the temperatures grew and the humidity descended on our little piece of mountain paradise here in Asheville, NC I was content to enjoy not worrying about my electric consumption, not having to pack up my home every time I needed to go to the grocery store, and poo that just goes away forever when you flush! …</p>
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<p>After my 'full-timing' adventure of last year, poor Juno found herself neglected in the yard most of the summer. I think I suffered from a little RV PTSD.&nbsp; As the temperatures grew and the humidity descended on our little piece of mountain paradise here in Asheville, NC I was content to enjoy not worrying about my electric consumption, not having to pack up my home every time I needed to go to the grocery store, and poo that just goes away forever when you flush!&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Finally, however, I roused myself for a little fieldwork adventure and loaded up the motorhome with the dog, cat and my mom to meet up with one of the ladies involved in my thesis project at <a href="https://www.rowancountync.gov/185/Dan-Nicholas-Park" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dan Nicholas Park</a> for a short week.&nbsp; Both Salisbury, which is about ten minutes away, and the campground, was such a find, I had to share it here.</p>
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<p>We timed our stay to also check out the <a href="https://www.salisburypost.com/2017/08/03/carolina-pickers-festival-one-mans-junk-is-another-mans-treasure/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Second Annual Pickers Festival</a> at the local fairgrounds.</p>
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<p>For those that followed my prior adventures, you'll be happy to know Juno was given an A+ by the mechanic after her trip across country and back, and she ran beautifully the three hours to the park and back.&nbsp; Despite the summer temps, no issues with heat sink back up the mountain.&nbsp; She stayed a tic left of straight up on the temperature gauge - where she'll start bucking when being pushed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Leaving the mountains for the piedmont of NC at the end of July was probably a little crazy, but the campground is heavily shaded so it was more than tolerable, even in the heat of the afternoon. It took me back to childhood when you stopped to siesta&nbsp; and didn't do much of anything except get lost in a good book.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>And that was one of the wonders of this place...it is perched on the edge of a lake, and on the other side of the lake is an amusement park.&nbsp; And it is not the type of park you visit today with long lines and prices that make your head hurt - instead, it is the kind of park from the 70s or 80s where you can find your inner kid again (or bring the grandkid and you'll have a fun day on a twenty dollar bill).&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Notice that most of the riders on the miniature train are adults...</p>
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<p>The whole park is well-maintained - trails, open spaces, tennis courts (with racquets and balls to rent at the camp store), picnic shelters, a place to shoot hoops (dirt), and the camp spots themselves had some distance between them so it felt like you had some privacy.&nbsp; Flower beds are maintained and the camp store even had a <a href="https://littlefreelibrary.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Little Free Library</a> out front.&nbsp; Campers can fish free, and if you are just visiting it's only $1.50.&nbsp; Park staff was super-friendly, and we joked that even the bugs were friendly...the week we were there despite the rain, there were no mosquitos.&nbsp; Weird, and must have been a fluke.&nbsp; Maybe it had been dry the weeks prior!&nbsp; We also were on the other side from the lake.</p>
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<p>Campsites do not have full hookups - you dump at the first shower house - but the electric hookups are house, 30 and 50 and each has water.&nbsp; Do bring your levels - sites aren't too bad, but I needed more than my one set and had to do some negotiating to find a manageable spot.&nbsp; Each has the requisite picnic table and fire pit with a grilling grate.</p>
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<p>The camp is alcohol-free, and that might have gone a long way to what was a blissfully quiet experience despite the weekend being close to full with both RVs and tent campers.&nbsp; It is also tobacco-free but I did notice a few people light up as I took my walks with Freyja.&nbsp; I think if you keep it low-key it's not going to be an issue.&nbsp; Not sure I understand that rule when campfires are going to be much more of an issue to anyone with breathing problems, but I appreciate the camp's effort to be family-friendly.&nbsp; Also, no generators.&nbsp; If you aren't camping they also have some tiny cabins.</p>
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<p>Our electric/water site was $27 a night and I found the tiny camp store to be quite reasonable, ie a roll of paper towels was $2.00.&nbsp; Certainly not Aldi's cheap, but not gouging either when you need that alka seltzer.&nbsp; They had firewood for $5, ice, ice cream and snacks, you could even rent kids bike helmets, and all the usual essentials to please kids and RVers (such as forgotten water hoses).&nbsp; The bathrooms/shower house got a little messy over the weekend with all the use, but were cleaned daily and in good repair.&nbsp; Fellow campers were all friendly - seemed a good mix of young, old, couples, families, and races, although predominantly white.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>A wide path runs around the lake, there is a wooden foot bridge across one end, a historical metal bridge that has been moved to the location, fishing pier and paddle boats.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>There is a petting zoo (50 cents), nature center (free), zoo (dollar, dollar fifty if I remember right), splash park (free) and the Miner Moose Gem Mine.&nbsp; Remember when you were a kid and your parents never stopped to do the tourist traps?&nbsp; The three of us 'old' gals fulfilled one of those fantasies by buying a bucket of sand to sluice at the gem mine.&nbsp; This was the most expensive thing - $8 - but it was a fun, wet and shady way to while away half an hour.&nbsp; Mom found the best one (yes, yes, we know they are seeded! lol! but, sometimes you have to just let that go).</p>
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<p>There was a gem and rock shop with plenty of cheap things like arrowheads along with more expensive jewelry, shady places to sit in a rocker and enjoy a soda, concession stands for the necessary lemonade, funnel cake or dippin dots, a playground, coin operated train and horse (like you used to see outside of grocery stores), and best of all...?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>An old carousel complete with piped in organ music!&nbsp; Tickets a dollar...</p>
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<p>I have to admit the nature center was a little sad.&nbsp; Cheerwine has apparently donated the aquarium in it, which I was excited to check out as I love aquariums, but it turned out to be pretty small and then only had one catfish in it.&nbsp; What was uncomfortable for me, however, was seeing several animals in extremely small spaces, especially a beautiful kestrel.&nbsp; It was the one dark spot (literally) in what otherwise was a bucolic adventure in a park straight from a storybook.&nbsp; I actually ended up deciding to forgo the zoo in case it too offered up some less than humane sights - although the one enclosure you can see without entering (for the bald eagle), seemed well done, if perhaps smaller than progressive zoos would allocate (a good example of that is the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo in Gainesville, Florida).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Salisbury itself, ten minutes away, is also fully worth a visit - a lovely downtown is walkable, with historic homes, a beautiful three story library that will lend without requiring residency, sculpture walk and free art museum with three galleries featuring local artists.&nbsp; There is a train museum and Amtrak comes through and stops at the depot several times a day.&nbsp; We sat and watched it and a freight train pass through - felt like we were in Mayberry.&nbsp; The police station 'paddy wagon' is even an ice cream truck!&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Thrift store shoppers will like the local Habitat for Humanity store - well laid out and housewares displayed nicely.&nbsp; Food Lion, an Aldis, Big Lots, and several restaurants are on the park side of town - easy access to any supplies needed.&nbsp; If you are towing a boat, ten minutes the other way is a big lake and a marina with a family restaurant.&nbsp; Finally, we didn't go, but my friend did and recommends checking out the nearby <a href="http://www.tigerworld.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tiger World sanctuary</a> in Rockwell.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Alrighty, that's my report from the road!&nbsp; Afraid I've put any further renovations on Juno on hold and other than putting her to bed for the season, probably won't be doing anything else.&nbsp; Classes start again in a few weeks and the powers-that-be are miserly with their breaks and nearby campgrounds are full during leaf-peeping season.&nbsp; But we'll see...</p>
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<p>One of my jacks was leaking really bad, so I took it apart to replace the 'O' rings.</p>
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<p>One part stripped. It's the pump cylinder, and it is made of light aluminum.</p>
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<p>I have the jack at a local machine shop, they are going to make replacements for that part for all the jacks. The new parts will be stronger, they are making them from brass. <br></br> <br></br> If you have a jack similar and need this part then let me know, I can have them run off more.…</p>
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<p>One of my jacks was leaking really bad, so I took it apart to replace the 'O' rings.</p>
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<p>One part stripped. It's the pump cylinder, and it is made of light aluminum.</p>
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<p>I have the jack at a local machine shop, they are going to make replacements for that part for all the jacks.&nbsp; The new parts will be stronger, they are making them from brass. <br> <br> If you have a jack similar and need this part then let me know, I can have them run off more.</p>
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<p>It seems to be a pretty obscure jack, I can't find a name or parts for one like it online anywhere. But these parts will be better than the original components.</p>
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